big icons

qaz · 03-06-2005, 08:15 PM

how do i get my desktop icons this big?
http://www.mp3car.com/images/top.jpg
thanks

Vchat20 · 03-06-2005, 09:04 PM

diaplsy properties > settings tab > advanced > change the dpi setting

DarquePervert · 03-06-2005, 09:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by qaz

how do i get my desktop icons this big?
http://www.mp3car.com/images/top.jpg
thanks

Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display > Appearance tab > Advanced button
Select Icon for the item, then adjust the size to your liking.
I'd expect the icons in that picture to be about 90-100 pixels.
Experiment.

On this screen you can change the sizes, colors and fonts of all the windows elements.

Quote: Originally Posted by Vchat20

diaplsy properties > settings tab > advanced > change the dpi setting

Actually, that will not accomplish what he wants.

n8scstm · 03-06-2005, 09:43 PM

Thats awesome. Great tip.

ITL · 03-07-2005, 01:49 PM

what about removing text from desktop icons?

DarquePervert · 03-07-2005, 02:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ITL

what about removing text from desktop icons?

I don't remive text from my icons, so I don't know how to accomplish that.

n8scstm · 03-07-2005, 06:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ITL

what about removing text from desktop icons?

Ive been trying to do that as well with no success. I think even if you did, it would remove them from all icons that are displayed. Even in other folders. I found a bit of a windows glitch when using large icons. You know the screen where you select a file? On the left there are icons that allow you to quickly navigate to desktop, my computer, my net. places etc. Well when you use large icons, you cant see all of those choices and there is no scroll bar. Another thing Ive noticed is that when you use the high dpi setting along with a low res., some windows are partially off the screen and the window isnt scrollable. My display settings window does this. I can make all the changes but then when it comes time to select apply, ok, or cancel, I cant see the choices so I have to use tab and hope im on the right one, then click enter. That, however, may be a radeon problem not windows, but there are some windows windows that have that same problem.

RedGTiVR6 · 03-07-2005, 08:08 PM

sweet! I was just thinking about this this weekend but was too tired to mess with it....now I knew exactly where to go to do it!

great post!

thanks!

WebDog · 03-07-2005, 08:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Red GTi VR6

sweet! I was just thinking about this this weekend but was too tired to mess with it....now I knew exactly where to go to do it!

great post!

thanks!

yea haha. same here.

PatO · 03-07-2005, 10:15 PM

Try renaming the icons to [space]. It sort of gets rid of the caption. Here's a guide:
http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/61/

Budman · 03-07-2005, 10:20 PM

You can use the ascii code Alt+0160 (from the keypad- so you need to use numlock if you don't have a keypad) to rename them. That will get rid of the text. For subsequent icons use multiple ALT+0160 codes with a space between them.

n8scstm · 03-08-2005, 05:14 PM

Using the above method you can create invisible icons on your desktop by right clicking and saying change icon. Then select a blank icon. Then even if "show hidden files and folder" is checked, the icon still doesnt show.